UK-Med
Hours: UK-Med Register role, no guarantee of any work, but if deployed work will be full-time
Remuneration: If deployed, starting rate expected to be (GBP £761- GBP £808 a week)
Duration: Between 4-10 days.
Location: Internationally / any of the UK-Med response including Ukraine and or to various other locations.
Are you an energetic and passionate communications professional willing to deploy and use their expertise to help UK-Med deliver life-saving medical aid?
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
Our responses are staffed from our register of surge responders. Register members undergo extensive training and vetting in advance, so they can be quickly deployed to where they are most needed. Register members who join a response team are offered a fixed-term contract for the response and paid in line with our globally benchmarked pay scales.
We are seeking several new talented people to join our teams in various locations, to be available to deploy in Field Communications roles. Partnering with the Head of Mission, you will ensure communication services meets the needs of the programme ensuring efficient and effective quality of work.
Our ideal candidate will bring substantial communications field officer expertise developed through relevant professional experience working in the humanitarian / INGO sector working with diverse teams.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through an influential role in humanitarian programming. You will be determined, high performing, compassionate and collaborative, as well as being committed to learning and supporting others to learn. Language skills will be an advantage.
We offer excellent learning opportunities and occasional opportunities to work in international humanitarian responses, should you decide to join our Register at a later date.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – Multimedia Producer – May 2023 before applying.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (no more than 2 pages) that includes a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the essential criteria in the person specification.
Applications must be submitted through our online jobs portal no later than 9th of June 2023
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.